{"product_id":"lisa-johansson-pape-duo-of-press-plates-karhula-1930s","title":"Lisa Johansson-Pape, Press glass plate, Karhula 1930s","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Finnish pressed glass serving dish designed by \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Johansson-Pape\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eKarhula\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the early Modernist Press series. Diameter 14.5 cm. Produced in the early 1930s, following Johansson-Pape’s award-winning entry (3rd prize) in the Karhula glass competition of 1932. Excellent vintage condition, no visible signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is built around concentric, sharply serrated rings that radiate from the central foot. The stepped geometry creates a clear rhythm and strong graphic presence, enhanced by precise light refraction through the pressed glass. The profile is low and architectural, with a raised central stem that stabilizes the form while visually separating base and bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Color\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed clear glass with high transparency. The surface shows crisp edges and clean transitions between planes. Light interaction produces shifting highlights along the toothed rings, emphasizing depth and symmetry without added decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRarity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uncommon example from an early Modernist production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesigner Context\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Johansson-Pape was among the first women in Finland to work professionally in product and industrial design. Her early work in pressed glass is notable for translating modernist ideas into serial production while retaining visual intensity and sculptural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lisa Johansson-Pape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karhula, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Modernist Press series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed clear glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent vintage condition, no visible wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Karhula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52331732894037,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/9383\/1253\/files\/IMG_9870.jpg?v=1769331808","url":"https:\/\/www.molnavintage.com\/products\/lisa-johansson-pape-duo-of-press-plates-karhula-1930s","provider":"Molna Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}